(a) whether the Railways have conducted any inspection regarding Tajpur-Patepur-Mahua-Hajipur rail line under East-Central Railway;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be completed?
(a) whether the Railways have conducted any inspection regarding Tajpur-Patepur-Mahua-Hajipur rail line under East-Central Railway;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) & (b): Railways have taken up a Reconnaissance Engg-cum-Traffic Survey (RETS) for New Line between Bhagwanpur- Samastipur via Mahua, Tajpur (60 km).
(c): Survey requires interaction with various departments of State Government, District Administration, trade & industries, etc. for assessment of traffic projection. It also involves preparation of plan, drawing, calculation of cost, rate of return, etc. Since this is an extensive exercise, no time frame has been fixed for completion of these surveys.
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